Perth Amboy Simple Assault Lawyers

Criminal Defense Attorneys Represent Clients Accused of Simple Assault in Perth Amboy, NJ

Simple assault offenses arising out of Perth Amboy, New Jersey are generally handled in the Perth Amboy Municipal Court. The court is located at 365 New Brunswick Avenue. The Honorable George M. Boyd, Emery Z. Toth and Maria Del Valle Koch preside over the court. The court administrator is Mary Pasacano.

Under N.J.S.A. 2C-12-1a(1), a person commits a simple assault if her or she attempts to cause of purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person. Some examples of this offense include: spitting in someone’s face, hitting someone in order to cause them soreness, or slapping a person’s face.

Severe Penalties for Simple Assault in Perth Amboy, New Jersey

The penalties for a simple assault conviction can be significant. For example, a simple assault conviction may result in a six month prison term.

If you have been charged with an assault in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, it is important to consult with a New Jersey criminal lawyer. The law firm of Bramnick, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC regularly represents clients in Perth Amboy and throughout New Jersey charged with simple assault. Our criminal attorneys have many years of experience handling assault offenses. Robert Rowbotham and Gary Grabas are former prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with over 30 years of trial experience.

Free Consultation Available – Perth Amboy Simple Assault Attorney

If you would like to speak with one of the firm’s criminal attorneys to discuss an assault charge, you can reach us at (908) 322-7000. We offer free initial consultations and are available 24 hours a day. We have offices in East Brunswick, Newark, Scotch Plains and Florham Park.